A nonet is a poem with nine lines, each with a specific syllable count. Line 1 - 9 syllables Line 2 - 8 syllables Line 3 - 7 syllables Line 4 - 6 syllables Line 5 - 5 syllables Line 6 - 4 syllables Line 7 - 3 syllables Line 8 - 2 syllables Line 9 - 1 syllable